ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan will consult coalition partners and key stakeholders on the import of food items from India. devastating floodFinance Minister Mifta Ismail said on Wednesday amid opposition criticism over the plan in the wake of strained relations with New Delhi. Kashmir issue,
The idea of importing food items from India was first mooted by Ismail on Monday after the country’s death toll crossed 1,100 and hundreds of thousands were displaced, and thousands of acres of crops destroyed. Flash floods Which has wreaked havoc in the whole country.
“More than one international agency has approached the government for allowing food items to be brought in from India through the land border. The government, after consulting its coalition partners and key stakeholders, has approached the government based on the situation of supply shortfalls. Will take a decision on whether to allow or not, Ismail tweeted.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to import onions and tomatoes from Iran and Afghanistan. impending food crisis Caused by sudden floods.
Flash floods caused by rain have inundated one-third of the country and destroyed farms, threatening a shortage of vegetables and fruits as well as an uneven rise in prices of some essential commodities .
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has asked the Federal Board of Revenue to waive taxes and levies on onion and tomato imports for the next three months and expects it to be made effective immediately. According to the ministry, the measures are aimed at ensuring the supply of essential commodities in the market and stabilizing prices.
Earlier this week, Ismail indicated that the government may allow imports from India to stabilize rise in food prices,
The idea of importing food items from India was first mooted by Ismail on Monday after the country’s death toll crossed 1,100 and hundreds of thousands were displaced, and thousands of acres of crops destroyed. Flash floods Which has wreaked havoc in the whole country.
“More than one international agency has approached the government for allowing food items to be brought in from India through the land border. The government, after consulting its coalition partners and key stakeholders, has approached the government based on the situation of supply shortfalls. Will take a decision on whether to allow or not, Ismail tweeted.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to import onions and tomatoes from Iran and Afghanistan. impending food crisis Caused by sudden floods.
Flash floods caused by rain have inundated one-third of the country and destroyed farms, threatening a shortage of vegetables and fruits as well as an uneven rise in prices of some essential commodities .
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has asked the Federal Board of Revenue to waive taxes and levies on onion and tomato imports for the next three months and expects it to be made effective immediately. According to the ministry, the measures are aimed at ensuring the supply of essential commodities in the market and stabilizing prices.
Earlier this week, Ismail indicated that the government may allow imports from India to stabilize rise in food prices,